Child Visa (Subclass 101 – Offshore)
This visa lets a child outside Australia move to Australia to live with their parents.
Child Visa (Subclass 101): Eligibility and Application
Dependency Criteria:
The child must be dependent on a parent who is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent visa holder.
Eligible relationships include biological children, adopted children, or stepchildren (only from a former partner).
Stepparents currently married or in a de facto relationship with the child’s biological or adopted parent do not meet the dependency requirement.
Adopted Children:
Adopted children must have been adopted before turning 18 by a parent not holding Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible New Zealand citizenship at the adoption time.
An Adoption visa (subclass 102) may be applicable if adopted by a parent already an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen at the adoption time.
Stepchildren:
Eligible stepchildren must be under 18 and the child of their step-parent’s former partner.
The step-parent must have an Australian parenting order, guardianship, or custody under Australian or foreign law.
Age and Disability Criteria:
The child must be under 18, over 18 and studying full time, or over 18 with a disability.
Marital and Relationship Status:
The child must not be or have been married, engaged, or in a de facto relationship.
Health, Character, Debt, and Values:
- Meet health and character requirements.
- Clear any debts to the Australian Government.
- Sign the Australian values statement.
- Consent to migrate to Australia.
Privileges of the Visa:
- Indefinite stay in Australia.
- Work and study rights.
- Enrolment in Australia’s Medicare.
- Sponsorship rights for family members.
- Eligibility for Australian citizenship, if applicable.
Travel Validity:
Unlimited travel to and from Australia for 5 years from visa grant.
Renewal beyond the initial 5-year period requires a Resident Return Visa (RRV).
Adopted Children:
Adopted children must have been adopted before turning 18 by a parent not holding Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible New Zealand citizenship.
An Adoption visa (subclass 102) may apply if adopted by a parent already an Australian citizen, permanent visa holder, or eligible New Zealand citizen at the adoption time.
Duration of Stay:
Permanent residency upon entry or visa grant.
Including Other Children:
- If the child has siblings applying, submit separate applications.
- Dependent children can be included when applying or before a decision.
Cost:
Main applicant fee: AUD3,055.00.
Additional charges for dependent children applying.
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